Connect to an existing database on specific path

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I copied a database from a Linux installation to a Windows 10 machine where I have installed MySQL server 5.7. I placed it (about 23 files) in a path like this "C:\MSS\VCS". I can't figure out how to tell MySQL how to connect to that database (called VCS).

BTW: I found that I had to shut down McAfee Virus Scanning and firewall before it would install. That took a few tries. It first hung when it tried to configure the firewall. Then again further along in the installation after I had turned off the firewall, but before turning off Virus Scan. The service would start then immediately stop. After reinstalling with McAfee turned off, it's stable even with McAfee running. Maybe that should be in the MySQL KB.

I have Workbench installed. Do I need the ODBC connector configured for this to work locally?

Once I can put in the path, and the TCP/IP parameters or path to a named pipe (which?), I will need to administer that database. So, do I need a specific username and password to do that? I think the default is "admin" with a blank password.

I have it installed on a Linux server too, but cannot get to it over the network (Webmin won't let me configure it). So, I thought I'd try it on a local node, and go from there. But I'm stuck. Please help, and thank you.